malaysia merdeka 118 tower

The building's name, Merdeka (which means "independence" in Malay), is inspired by its proximity to Stadium Merdeka.[11] The spire of the building was completed in October 2021, which marked its final height of 678.9 m (2,227 ft) above ground and 717.6 m (2,354 ft) above sea level.[12]

It is the tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It surpassed the 453.6 m (1,488 ft) Exchange 106 to become the tallest building in Malaysia and surpassed the 461.2 m (1,513 ft) Landmark 81 to become the tallest building in Southeast Asia, taking these titles by virtue of its 160 m (520 ft) tall spire.[13] The building will also be the first in Malaysia to receive a triple platinum rating from worldwide sustainability certifications, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)